Film buffs, take note – Painting with Light returns to the National Gallery Singapore from September 4 to 14, showcasing over 45 feature-length and short films from around the globe, including homegrown titles.
The festival is divided into eight sections. This includes the Artist Films section, which features independently made works and documentaries from Southeast Asian artists in the 1960s and 1970s, and the Art History, Co-authored section, which shines a light on lesser-known films from the region that have shaped art and film history, including pioneering women in cinema. The line-up spans acclaimed titles such as Magellan, Damortis, Turang and Women Are Naturally Creative – Agnès Varda.
Beyond screenings, audiences can engage with filmmakers and the gallery’s curators, and take part in curated exhibition tours. Debuting at this year’s festival is the Festival Lounge, from September 5, where visitors can catch free short film screenings, mingle with fellow cinephiles and grab light refreshments between shows.
